Safeguard Water Security towards Sustainable Development Goals in Aquatic Ecosystems

Accessing safe and sustainable water sources is primary human needs and a critical global challenge, especially for over 2 billion people living in water-stressed countries.

This challenge is exacerbated by the change of climate and land use as well as urbanization (e. g. population growth), leading to increasing pressure on clean and affordable water resources.

Based on the existing data and literature reviews, this project aims to establish a widely applicable Water Sustainable Index (WSI) and assess the status of water supply in the local catchment areas across three continental regions (North Europe, Africa and Asia), and thereby, develop effective and replicable strategies towards achieving SDG6.

By working with different stakeholders and utilizing innovative tools and technologies, our project will offer a unique opportunity to collaborate and exchange knowledge between Africa, Europe and Asia to develop sustainable solutions that can be replicated in other regions facing similar challenges.